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I really enjoyed previous MSW builds of this unique model by shipmates: HardeeHarHar, Gummersall and Justin P and hope mine turns out as good as theirs.

I am confused by step 3.11 “Very carefully bevel the planking by the engraved lines following the scheme on Fig. 10.” First of all, I do not see any engraved lines and second, I am perplexed by the beveling illustration orientation. Is this an end on view? I have always beveled hull planks on the top edge only as described on page 31 of SIMPLE HULL PLANKING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS Written, illustrated & edited by: Dirk De Bakker (kelvin12) and Greg Brooker (gregb) With assistance from Dave Rogers (heliman41)

Any clarification you all could provide based on your experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Bill

See below.

Thanks for all the tips. Great pictures.

Note the reference to Model Motor Cars. Do you build Pocher car models as well?

Will 

I found the vacuum placement technique extremely useful for precise placement of copper tiles on my Caldercraft  Victory. I rigged up a device using parts obtained from Virtual Industries – Official Site of Virtual Industries (virtual-ii.com) connected to a salvaged hospital suction pump. I would recommend checking out Virtual Industries products . I think a key to success is having the right size suction cup and adequate suction to hold the tile in place.

Thank you for the advice. Looks like I am getting a Lie-Nielsen Model Maker's Block Plane for Christmas.

Do any shipmates have experience or recommendations regarding the microlux or micro-make power chisel for use primarily  on shaping masts? Are these both the same tool with different brand names?

Thank you

Bill

Outstanding model SkiBee!! I am working on the same build and find your comments and pictures extremely helpful. I totally agree with your conclusions:

On 11/6/2020 at 2:56 PM, SkiBee said:

they DO need to add a couple of views of to-scale drawings similar to what they did in the Dory instructions.  Until they improve the instructions, I would rate this model a 2 out of 5 for beginners due to the lack of detail in the instructions.

Strong work for sure!!

OK, the inevitable question: What are your plans for a case? Purchase? Build your own?

Gentlemen

Have you tried Precision Scale Model Engineering for blocks and turnbuckles. I suggest giving them a call to see if they have what you need. They are easy to deal with and have a lot of modeling parts in various scales.

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Good luck!

Bill

Sailboat392

I really like your cockpit modifications. The hull finish looks great too.

What brand sanding sealer did you use?

Bill

Birmingham, AL

Andrew

How about posting some more pictures of the 1:1 while we eagerly await your build updates?

Bill

Nice!! Thank you for the comparison photos..

Bill

Andrew:

It would be great if you could include pertinent pictures of Blitzen as you proceed with your build. That way we could compare the kit boat with the prototype.

I am really enjoying your work!

Bill

You wrote: Is it quite stable? How far into the hull do the rods go? Mine is [hopefully] going to be displayed in a high-traffic area near the dining room entrance, and will be dusted and cleaned around frequently.

It is quite stable. Because the longboat is not very heavy, the rods need only extend about 5 mm into the keel. Since your Lightning will be displayed in a high traffic area I would strongly recommend a display case to protect your beautiful model.

She really is sleek. I cannot wait to see more pictures. Thank you for sharing.

Bill

Birmingham, AL

I like your centerboard. I am sure most prototypes had dings and scratches. You might want to consider using two thin brass rod on either side of the CB to mount the Lightning similar to what I did on my Longboat.

Andrew J

Have you decided how you will mount the Lightning for display? I would think the deep centerboard might raise some issues which are best sorted out sooner than later.

She sure looks great so far.

Bill

Birmingham, Alabama

I use Zinsser Bulls Eye Sealcoat with good results.

Bill

Back in the fifties, I watched these beautiful boats sail in regattas at Ocean City, NJ. I will enjoy following your log and may try building one myself for a change of pace since I am bogged down trying to finish a Pocher Mercedes. Looks like you are off to a good start. I found a lot of rigging plans on the internet but having a Lightning skipper for a resource would be awesome.

All the best

Bill

Birmingham, Al

Shipaholic:

Great tip!! Who makes the "flexible cloth wound dressing"? Is that the same as a Band-Aid?

Bill

Gil

Thank you for the detailed explanation. I really appreciate your ideas on how to protect my grandkids as well as the

model.

All the best,

Bill

Gil

I agree with Jerry: a beautiful case for a beautiful model!! Would you be so kind as to explain in more detail how "the top

front is lifted so that the front glass sheet can be lifted out for easy access." Does the top front brass piece lift off?

Thank you in advance for your reply.

Bill

Jerry

Thank you for directing me to your site. I really like the plan you came up with for protecting and displaying your

beautiful Victory.

I look forward to seeing the final product.

Thank you again,

Bill Lell

Gil

What are your plans for displaying and protecting your beautiful HMS Victory? Are you planning on doing a case? This is a

very large model and I would imagine a glass or even acrylic case would be extremely heavy and require a significant

underlying piece of furniture for support.

I look forward to your thoughts as I will be faced with the same problem in the near future.

All the best,

Bill Lell M.D.

Birmingham, Al

Parawire at parawire.com has a variety of wire in multiple sizes

Bill Lell

Vestavia Hills, Al

Hey Rich

Based on what you have accomplished already with the ship's boats, I would say you are going to create a real masterpiece. Nice photography!

Bill

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Got it! Thank you David for taking the time to post.

Bill